498 Course Descriptions strategic communication and its planning consist of the optimal use of people, budgets, tactical elements, and media in a chaotic, changing world. MPC 6700 - Research Methods for Professional Communication (3) Communication must be measured in order to evaluate its effectiveness, to refine and improve results, and to demonstrate value to an organization. This course reviews methods available to professional communicators to measure and evaluate research regarding the performance of a particular communication medium or an integrated communication campaign. Students receive instruction on commonly used professional research methodologies such as focus groups, surveys, usability studies and test-and-control methods to learn how to run studies on a "shoestring budget. "For projects with research budgets, students learn what to look for when hiring a research firm and how to evaluate and implement the research findings. MPC 6800 - Advanced Communication Research and Writing (l) To fulfill the requirements of the MPC degree, students will produce a research project growing out of the student's graduate study as it applies to the workplace (Project) OR write a more traditional academic capstone research thesis (Thesis). Students may choose one or the other to fulfill this requirement. This one-credit hour course is dedicated to an overview of appropriate projects and descriptions of project expectations. Students will, with the aid of the course instructor, select research topics as well as complete literature reviews and choose methods for student thesis or capstone applied projects. Research outcomes will be designed specifically to enhance student career goals. Students will form their thesis/ project committees and will begin to compose their project prospectus. MPC 6900 - Thesis/Project I (3) In this course students will continue their theses or projects under the direction and with the support of their faculty committees. They will write, present and have their thesis or project prospectus approved. MPC 6950 - Thesis/Project II (3) This course will allow students to complete their workplace project or traditional academic thesis. Students will prepare, present and defend their projects or theses to project/thesis committees during this semester for review and approval. This course is repeatable for a total of two times for a total of nine credit hours of which only three will apply to degree completion. MSAT-Master of Science in Athletic Training Courses MSAT 6080 - Research Methods I (3) Sp This course explores the process and methods of scientific inquiry and interpretation of research findings in athletic training. Students will gain familiarity with the major elements of research including literature review, quantitative and qualitative methodology, design, evaluation of research, statistical analysis, presentation of data, and ethical considerations. This course also provides an overview of statistics including descriptive and inferential statistics and one-way ANOVA. Students should have a basic understanding of conducting library and Internet information searches prior to taking this course. MSAT 6085 - Research Methods II (3) F This course is designed to help students develop a master's thesis research project proposal that is carefully researched and professionally written. Students will prepare an introduction, literature review, detailed methodology, and IRB proposal. Prerequisite: MSAT 6080. MSAT 6090 - Research Methods HI (3) Sp This course is designed to help students complete a master's thesis research project. Basic statistical analysis will be reviewed and advanced statistics will be introduced. Students will collect and analyze data and synthesize results. At the completion of the course, students will submit a full manuscript, suitable for publication, along with an abstract and a professional poster. Prerequisite: MSAT 6085. MSAT 6200 - Psychology of Sport, Injury & Rehabilitation (3) This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the psychology of sport, injury, and rehabilitation. Topics covered include emotion, motivation, mental skills training and use, psychological antecedents of injury, psychology of injury and rehabilitation, using mental skills with injured athletes, career transition and termination, disabilities, rehabilitation/exercise adherence, eating disorders, alcohol and drug/ substance abuse, gender and cultural diversity, and research methods related to psychology of sport, injury and rehabilitation. The graduate student will get an advanced approach, including in-depth application of psychological interventions with injured athletes and a more comprehensive investigation of psychosocial aspects. Prerequisite: PSY 1010. MSAT 6300 - Orthopedic Assessment of Musculoskeletal Injuries: Lower Extremities (3) F Content of this course addresses evaluation techniques and care for musculoskeletal injuries to the trunk and lower extremities for graduate-level athletic training students. The student must integrate knowledge of anatomical structures, physiology principles and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making in an injury management environment. Prerequisite: ZOOL 2100. MSAT 6301 - Orthopedic Assessment of Musculoskeletal Injuries: Upper Extremities (3) Sp Content of this course addresses evaluation techniques and care for musculoskeletal injuries to the head, face and upper extremities for graduate-level athletic training students. The student must integrate knowledge of anatomical structures, physiology principles and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making in an injury management environment. Prerequisite: MSAT 6300. MSAT 6350 - General Medical Conditions and Advances in Athletic Training (3) Sp Discusses general medical disorders and conditions pertaining to sports medicine and inquire into the latest research of related issues. MSAT 6400 - Basic Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries (3) F Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory experience, the scientific basis of musculoskeletal rehabilitation involving therapeutic modalities will be examined. This course is designed to introduce students to the contemporary usage and basic foundation of therapeutic modalities, transmission of energy, infrared, and mechanical therapy. Two lecture and 2 lab hours per week. Prerequisite: MSAT 6300 and ZOOL 2200 or HTHS 1110 and HTHS 1111. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog